A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1914786 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1916171 epoch_slot_no: 15371 block_no: 1914696 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1956 time: 2018-12-11 11:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31d1d55ec0a98b0ee3c0be4b9ae83fa87b193296bbbd390c82d8bf60ce8f4fe0Block Operator
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